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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.02, 26,176.35 and 11,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.02, 26,176.35 and 11,795.76 is: 16,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.02 : 26,176.35 = 11,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.02/26,176.35 = 11,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.02x = 26,176.35 × 11,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.02x = 308,769,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,769,942.28/18,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.02

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